La Liga
In the last few hours, a rumor has been gaining strength within the Real Betis environment, suggesting that Manuel Pellegrini has contacted Samu Castillejo to explore his arrival at the green-and-white team. The alleged call from the Chilean coach, according to these versions, aimed to fill the void left by Rodri Sánchez, who recently vacated the number 17 shirt in the squad. Speculation suggests that Pellegrini, an admirer of the qualities of the Malaga winger, took advantage of the player's free agent status to bring in a quality reinforcement without waiting for the winter transfer market.
Betis Will Not Sign Players Until January
However, as reported by Estadio Deportivo, sources close to both the club and the player have categorically denied any contact between the two parties. It is also emphasized that Pellegrini has never coached Castillejo in his career, which undermines the credibility of the circulating information. Castillejo, who was released by Valencia on the last day of the summer transfer window, is involved in a legal dispute with the club over the resolution of his contract, making his immediate incorporation even more unlikely.
Although Real Betis does not completely rule out the possibility of signing a free agent in the coming months, the board seems willing to wait until January to strengthen the squad with more financial flexibility. For now, the Castillejo option appears more like an unfounded rumor than a tangible reality for the Heliopolis team.
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